EXCEL: Instantly see all data in columns & rows
Do you need to adjust the column width in Excel to see the data? We show you how
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EXCEL: Insert live Excel data into Word
Need to display data from an Excel sheet in your Microsoft Word document? We show you how including
EXCEL: Create ranges of data without doing any typing
Manually typing long lists of numbers, dates, or repeating text patterns in Excel? We show you how to
POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides
Want to create an impressive PowerPoint presentation with sound? We'll give you the best tips to do this
OUTLOOK: Send emails without reaching for the mouse
Here’s how to send emails in MS Outlook without using your mouse or trackpad – instead use some
WORD: Insert chunks of text with a click
If you use MS Word a lot, you’re probably typing in the same information again and again and
TEAMS: Blur or change your background for video calls
Preparing for a Teams video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? We show you how to
WINDOWS 11: Automatically arrange all your open windows
Windows 11 Tip - Automatically arrange all your open windows!
POWERPOINT: Create and insert screen recordings
We show you how to create and insert screen recordings directly into your Powerpoint slides, with helpful tips
WINDOWS 11: Copy & Paste a million times faster
If you want to speed up your workflow in Windows 11, mastering copy-and-paste shortcuts is one of the
EXCEL: Always see the headings on scrolling
Excel is great for looking at lots of data, but when you can’t see the column or row
POWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention
Grab people's attention by changing the standard pointer in PowerPoint to something more notable. We show you how